<p>Many thanks for another great turnout for our Zoom tastings. We were treated to a really interesting and spontaneous presentation by Leon Solarski of Leon Solarski Wines and Jonathan Hesford of Domaine Treloar, Roussillon, France. For more information and to order wines, please contact:Web: domainetreloar.comWeb: www.leonstolarskiwines.co.ukBlog: leonstolarski.blogspot.comPhone: 0794 1850178 Members should contact Leon for discounts &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a hr

<p>Many thanks for a fantastic turn out for the AGM and Member’s tasting.&nbsp; A number of varied and entertaining presentations from our members over Zoom gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some half bottles from The Wine Society. WHITE Solear Manzanilla Barbadillo, Jerez &#8211;&nbsp;£5.95 per half bottle Chateau Bel Air Perponcher Reserve, Bordeaux Blanc &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/10/09/what-we-tasted-in-october-2020/" class="m

<p>Many thanks to Andrew Hill or George Hill and Co of Loughborough for hosting a Zoom tasting of South African wines. Details of the wines presented were: Quando Sauvignon Blanc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The vineyard and winery is owned by the descendants of the original French Bruere family that settled on this property in the 1700’s, Fanus and &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/10/09/what-we-tasted-in-september-2020/" class=

<p>Many thank to John Malpass and John Freeland for presenting the tasting over Zoom. The wines tasted were:</p>

<p>Many thanks to John Freehand and John Malpass for presenting an entertaining tasting over Zoom. The wines presented were:</p>

<p>Many thanks to Olivier Normand and Ellis Wines of Richmond for presenting the wines of Domaine Nathalie &amp; Giles Fèvre and Domaine Lucien Boillot from Burgundy, France. Olivier came to us all the way from Burgundy despite the Covid19 worries. He gave an excellent, expert presentation based on a lifetime of experience of the area &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/03/21/what-we-tasted-in-march-2020/" class="more-link">Continue reading<spa

<p>Many thanks to Rory Benham, Sales Director at the Wine Treasury, for presenting a fantastic range of wines from the Somoma Valley and Napa Valley, California.&nbsp; We all had a fantastic evening comparing the differences between the regions. For more information:Web:&nbsp;winetreasury.com&nbsp;Tel: 020 7793 9999 Rodney Strong “Charlotte’s Home” Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Northern Sonoma County Schug &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/02/23/what-

<p>Many thanks to Claudia Balestracci of Mentzendorff for presenting a range of Italian wines from producers Fertuna, Ceretto and Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona. More information is available here:Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Ceretto Lange DOC Arneis 2018 Blangé Tenuta Fertuna Droppello IGT Toscana Branco 2018 Ceretto Barbaresco DOCG 2016 Ceretto Barolo DOCG 2014 Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona IGT Toscana Rosso 2016 Ciacci Piccolomini &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https:

<p>Many thanks to Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for presenting our festive Christmas tasting. For more information:Web:&nbsp;duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail:&nbsp;info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel:&nbsp;01858 464935Facebook:&nbsp;Duncan Murray WinesTwitter:&nbsp;@DMURRAYWINES H Blin Brut Tradition NV Marne Valley, Champagne Belle Epine Blanc 2018 (Viognier/ Chardonnay) Languedoc, France Les Rocheo Sainteo 2018, Picpoul de Pinet, France Nino Minado 2018 (C

<p>Many thanks to Ben Robson from Bat and Bottle of Oakham for presenting an exciting range of wines from Piemonte, Italy. For more information:Web: batwine.co.ukEmail: post@batwine.co.ukTel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662 Villa Guelpa, Longitudine 8.10 2017 &#8211; Piemonte, Leasona &#8211; Erbaluce Favaro, Erbaluce di Caluso ‘Le Chiusute’ 2018 &#8211; Piverone, Piemonte &#8211; Erbaluce Massimo Clerico, Spanna Coste della Swabia Nebbiolo &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a h

<p>Many thanks to Graeme Oliver of Condor Wines who presented a wonderful range of wines from their South American portfolio. For more information:Web:&nbsp;condorwines.co.ukFacebook:&nbsp;Condor Wines Cameleon Chardonnay 2019 Quara Single Vineyard Torrontes 2018 Alandes Paradoux White Blend (Semillon &amp; Sauvignon Blanc) NV Bouchon Salvaje Pais 2018 Verum Tacito Pinot Noir 2017 Sunal Illogico Criolla 2018 Sunal &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk

<p>Many thanks to Quentin Sadler&nbsp;who presented a wonderful range of wines from CVNE and Contino Wines of Rioja. We would also like to extend our congratulations to Quentin on winning the&nbsp;Wine Blog of the Year 2019 award. More information is available&nbsp;here:Web:&nbsp;quentinsadler.comBlog:&nbsp;quentinsadler.wordpress.comTwitter:&nbsp;@quentinsadlerFacebook:&nbsp;facebook.com/quentinsadlerWebsite:&nbsp;CVNE Roger Goulart Gran Cuvée Reserva 2011 DO Cava, Cataluña,

<p>Many thanks to our members and guests for a fantastic turn out for the AGM and Member’s tasting.&nbsp; A number of varied and entertaining presentations from our members gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some wines many hadn’t tried before. Many thanks to Margaret Connor for organising the tasting and to the members for volunteering. &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/08/31/what-we-tasted-in-august-2019/" class="more-link">Continue rea

<p>Many thanks to Nicola Sansbury of Watlington Fine Wines in Buckinghamshire for presenting a range of fine Australian wines from their portfolio. More information is available&nbsp;here:Web:&nbsp;peterosbornewine.co.ukTel: 01491 612311Email:&nbsp;info@peterosbornewine.co.uk Driftwood Estate The Collection “Classic White” Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Driftwood Estate Artifacts Chardonnay 2018 Bethany Steinbruch Riesling 2013 Andrew Garrett Sparkling Shiraz Bethany Old Vine

<p>Many thanks to John Freeland and John Malpass for presenting an interesting range of wines from Jordan Wine Estate, South Africa. More information is available here:Web: jordanwines.comWeb: abswineagencies.co.uk Cold Fact Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2017 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017 Nine Yards Chardonnay 2016 Black Magic Merlot 2015 The Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 The Prospector &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co

<p>Many thanks to Nick Gent of RD Wines (Rodney Densem Wines) for presenting a superb range of wines from the champagne house Taittinger. Thanks also to Hatch Mansfield. More information is available here:Web: taittinger.comWeb: rdwines.shopPhone: 01270 626999 Champagne Irroy Brut NV Champagne Taittinger Brut Reserve NV Champagne Irroy Carte Rose NV Champagne Taittinger Brut Prestige Rose NV Champagne Taittinger &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2

<p>Many thanks to Angela Lewis of Villa Maria Wines presenting a range of wines from their New Zealand portfolio. The audio visual presentation helped increase our understanding of the passion behind the family owned business. More information is available here:Web: villamariawines.com Villa Maria Cellar Selection Gisborne Albarino 2018 Villa Maria Reserve Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Vidal &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/04/26/what-we

<p>Many thanks to Carla Bertellotti of Wines of Uruguay for presenting a range of wines from their portfolio. The presentation was very engaging and entertaining. More information is available&nbsp;here:Web:&nbsp;winesofuruguay.co.uk Familia Deicas Castelar Extra Brut NV Marichal Premium Varietal Chardonnay 2018 De Lucca Marsanne Reserve 2017 Bodegones del Sur Chardonnay Viognier Private Collection 2018 Marichal Grand &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.c

<p>Many thanks to Antony Davies and Ian Phillips of Mentzendorff for presenting a wonderful range of wines from Portugal. It was great to have Antony return to present at the society. More information is available here:Web: mentzendorff.co.uk “Eleivera” Douro, Portugal &#8211; White 2017 “Eleivera” Douro, Portugal &#8211; Red 2015 “Pinteivera” Douro, Portugal 2013 Corimbo 2013 Corimbo 1 &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/02/16/what-we-tasted-i

<p>Many thanks to Duncan Murray of local independent wine merchant Duncan Murray Wines of Market Harborough for presenting a great range of wines from the south of France. For more information: Web:&nbsp;duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail:&nbsp;info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel:&nbsp;01858 464935Facebook:&nbsp;Duncan Murray WinesTwitter:&nbsp;@DMURRAYWINES Picpoul de Pinet 2017 ‘Roches Saintes’ Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 2017 Tiré-Bouché 2017 Lafage Centenaire Vieilles Vignes 2016 Turbigo